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Jan 3, 2025 · Different emphasis for category-based selections. In 2025, IRCC is expected to focus more Express Entry draws on category-based selections that align with Canada’s labor market priorities (through the “Federal Economic Priorities” allocation in the annual Immigration Levels Plan).. Starting in 2023, IRCC began holding category-based draws to invite specific classes of candidates, based ...

Jan 1, 2025 · Some newcomers arriving to Canada are eligible for settlement services. Newcomers can take advantage of these government-funded services, which are intended to help support them in adapting to life in Canada. Settlement services can help newcomers with tasks such as finding housing, improving language skills, …

Jan 2, 2025 · Here’s a closer look at the major updates to the TFWP in 2024:. Reduction in LMIA validity. Canadian employers looking to hire foreign workers under the TFWP need to complete the government’s labour market test, known as the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).. During the pandemic, the government temporarily increased the validity period of a Labour Market Impact Assessment to 12 ...

Dec 20, 2024 · Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy allowing temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway applicants to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their applications are in process. This policy also extends the eligibility of spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children of principal PR applicants for OWPs.

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Jan 2, 2025 · Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently expanded the fields of study eligible for Post Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs). As of December 17, 2024, the PGWP-eligible fields of study include certain programs related to early childhood education and developmental service workers. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Prior

Dec 11, 2024 · Enhanced Caregiver Pilot Programs. Acknowledging the need for more caregivers in the country, IRCC announced two enhanced caregiver pilots on June 2, 2024.. These new pilot programs are set to replace successful pilots that ended in June 2024 — the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot.. Unlike the previous programs, they give homecare workers permanent residency ...

Dec 27, 2024 · We’ve seen major changes to Canada’s international student program in 2024. Major changes include Updated eligibility criteria for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs); Updated cost of living requirement; Closure of the Student Direct Stream and the Nigeria Student Express; Caps on study permit applications; Stricter rules for study permits; New rules regarding off-campus work hours for We ...

Jan 7, 2025 · Canadian immigration authorities have made several changes to family class sponsorship and work permit programs over the last 12 months. In addition to adding several pathways for family members of Canadians in conflict areas, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made significant changes to Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) eligibility. This article will cover the